- Updated for December 2024
- Based on official District of Columbia Driver's manual
Free DMV Written Test Simulator for District of Columbia | Updated for 2024
Life in the US capital is certainly very busy. Enjoy the freedom of driving your own car! No driver license? Well, this problem can be solved, and we can help you do it. Although we don’t issue licenses, we’ve created something that will increase your chances of passing the DMV Written Test. Check out our second DC permit practice test, a close-to-real-life simulation that will get you acquainted with the structure and content of a real DMV test. This practice test is available online anytime you need it, so you can take it in the comfort of your home. It’s updated and reliable, since it’s based on the official 2024 DC DMV Manual. The test is interactive and easy to use. What else? Oh, it’s free. Yes, we’re serious; there are no hidden catches, and you won’t even have to register. Want to try? Get started right now! Read each multiple-choice question below. Only one of the four possible answers is correct, and you need to find it and click it. It’s not always easy – you may need to take your time and think. Use our hints; they can help. Pay attention to the interactive progress bar on the left side of the screen; it will flash green or red, depending on whether your answer is right or wrong. If you make a mistake, we strongly advise you to read our explanation; no one is exempt from facing a similar question on the real DMV Written Test. Answer all 40 questions and look at your final score. Any room for improvement? Try again – the questions and answers will be randomized for you each time. If you find our DC permit practice test useful, don’t keep it to yourself – tell your friends about it.
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- Before changing lanes, you should
- A __________ offers you the best possible protection in a car crash and is therefore your best defense against a drunk driver.
- If you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, you should
- Before passing another vehicle, you should
- You must keep your windshield wipers in good operating condition because
- When exiting your parked vehicle on the traffic side, it is recommended to open the vehicle door with your right hand to
- Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?
- A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that
- Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually
- To enter a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside, you should
- When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should
- If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating properly, treat the intersection as a(n)
- When yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching __________ must obey the posted speed limit of 15 mph.
- Diagonal yellow stripes painted on some streets and highways indicate
- If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, you should
- If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should
- A red light with a green arrow means
- Yellow pavement markings on a divided highway indicate
- What does this sign mean?
- On two-lane highways, you are allowed to pass
- If a tire blows out, you should NOT
- This pentagonal (five-sided) sign indicates
- When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using
- While you are passing, if it appears that you will not have time to complete the pass before meeting oncoming traffic,
- To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you must use __________ and adjust it before you drive.
- On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended for
- Which of these statements is false?
- When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least
- If someone is following you too closely, you should
- Which of the following types of parking is common in parking lots and shopping centers and on wide streets?
- If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you should
- When there are double solid lines next to your lane, you are
- This service sign shows the location of
- On a highway, signs with black letters on an orange background provide
- If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by
- In which of the following situations are you allowed to use your horn?
- If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your lane, you should
- On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as
- What does this sign mean?
- This sign indicates the location of
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